by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FOR NEARLY three decades, Treasures has been a familiar part of the local community — a place where customers are known by name, conversations come easily, and shopping feels personal. For owner Laura Rowland, what began as a dream of opening a retail shop has grown...
by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
FREIGHT DOCK construction and welding have been part of Kelly Burns-Fraley’s life for as long as she can remember. With roots in a family trade that began in the 1970s, her path into the transportation construction industry started early, marked by a willingness to...
by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
CAR ENTHUSIASTS and community members attended the 15th Semi-Annual Spring Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on April 11 at Franklin County High School, located at 833 Bypass Rd. in Winchester. Hosted by Pack the Park Car Club, the event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...
by Wesley Bryant | May 14, 2026 | Franklin County, Letter From the Editor, Stories
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it lifts our neighbors. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 68 cents...
by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
BREANNA SMITH has always had a passion for fashion and helping others feel confident. In 2019, she turned that passion into a business, launching her first boutique, Proverbs Thirty-One Boutique, inspired by a favorite piece of Scripture. Smith built her brand around...
by Hannah Bradley | May 14, 2026 | Franklin County, Stories
IN AN age of big-box retailers and online ordering, small hometown businesses continue to play an important role in strengthening local communities. For Jeff and Sherry Frame, owners of Poultry Electric & Pro Hardware, the store reflects a lifelong commitment to...
